rigidity
noun
ri·gid·i·ty
rə-ˈji-də-tē 
plural rigidities
1
: the quality or state of being rigid
2
: one that is rigid (as in form or conduct)
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sometimes the rigidity of the headmaster's discipline was deemed excessive by even much of the faculty
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Photo : Focal The cabinet itself is made from high-density polymer, specially molded to provide exceptional rigidity and freedom from vibration and resonance.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
It’s made from pre-preg carbon fiber, the most complex form of composite manufacture, and one that combines light weight with great structural rigidity.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024
Dolphin parents set boundaries that foster resilience and adaptability rather than rigidity and excessive rules.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
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rigidity
noun
ri·gid·i·ty
rə-ˈjid-ət-ē
plural rigidities
: the quality or state of being rigid: as
a
: abnormal stiffness of muscle
muscle rigidity symptomatic of Parkinson's disease—Diane Gershon
Diane Gershon
b
: emotional inflexibility and resistance to change
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